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37 pages 1 hour read

Harriet the Spy

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1964

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Essay Topics

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Describe Harriet’s spying activities. Whom does she follow, and what does she learn? How does her attitude toward the subjects she spies on change during the novel?

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Who is Ole Golly, and what role does she play in Harriet’s life?

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Discuss Harriet’s evolving understanding of the concept of empathy. Give examples from the story to show both her progress and her limitations in experiencing empathy.

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